NewsNewsChicago Prosecutor Resigns After Stating He Can No Longer Work Under Kim Foxx"I have zero confidence in leadership," Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney Jim Murphy said.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedAugust 1, 2022
NewsLegalNewsLegalJussie Smollett Responds In First Post-Jail Interview To People Who Say He's Guilty Of 2020 HoaxOn Sway In The Morning, Smollett also said his 2021 conviction for hate crime hoax showed him who his real friends…ByCandace McDuffiePublishedJune 22, 2022
EntertainmentTelevisionEntertainmentTelevisionJussie Smollett's Directorial Debut B-Boy Blues Premieres on BET+ June 9The film is the actor/director's first major release since he was found guilty of charges connected to falsely…ByStephanie HollandPublishedMay 26, 2022
EntertainmentTelevisionEntertainmentTelevisionCNN+ to Debut New Documentary Series With Chicago vs. Jussie SmollettThe news streamer will launch its FlashDocs unit with Chicago vs. Jussie Smollett.ByStephanie HollandPublishedMarch 31, 2022
Criminal JusticeLegalCriminal JusticeLegalJussie Smollett Officially Out of Jail Pending Appeal'So right now, we won round two. We want to win the remaining round,' said Smollett's attorney Nenye Uche.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedMarch 17, 2022
EntertainmentMoviesEntertainmentMoviesTaraji P. Henson to Star in Time Alone Feature AdaptationBased on the award-winning play, the Golden Globe-winning actress will star in and produce the film.ByStephanie HollandPublishedMarch 16, 2022
EntertainmentEntertainmentJurnee Smollett, Taraji P. Henson Speak Out Following Jussie Smollett's Sentencing'I am not here to debate you on his innocence but we can agree that the punishment does not fit the crime,' said…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedMarch 14, 2022
Criminal JusticeLegalCriminal JusticeLegalJussie Smollett Sentenced to 150 Days in Jail, 30 Months Felony Probation for Staging Fake Hate Crime [UPDATED]While this chapter may be over, Smollett's legal troubles are far from over.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedMarch 10, 2022
Criminal JusticeLegalCriminal JusticeLegalJussie Smollett Seeks New Trial Citing Claims of Constitutional Rights ViolationSmollett's attorney previously commented on the possibility of an appeal back in late January.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedFebruary 28, 2022
EntertainmentHot TeaEntertainmentHot TeaJussie Smollett Sentence Date Now Set for March 10Though Smollett has yet to comment on his guilty conviction, his defense attorney has confirmed plans to appeal.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedJanuary 28, 2022
Criminal JusticeLegalCriminal JusticeLegalCity of Chicago Seeks $130K From Jussie Smollett Following Trial'The City intends to continue to pursue its lawsuit to hold Smollett accountable for his unlawful actions,' an…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedDecember 14, 2021
EntertainmentEntertainmentJussie Smollett Found Guilty of Faking Hate CrimeThe former Empire star could now face three years in jailByKeith ReedPublishedDecember 9, 2021
Criminal JusticeLegalCriminal JusticeLegalDefense Rests, Closing Arguments Begin in Jussie Smollett TrialSmollett has continued to maintain his innocence, pleading not guilty to all six charges of disorderly conduct.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedDecember 8, 2021
Criminal JusticeLegalCriminal JusticeLegal'There Was No Hoax': Jussie Smollett Takes Witness Stand in Federal Chicago TrialThe Empire star also detailed his relationship to the Osundairo brothers and recounted the events of the alleged…ByShanelle GenaiPublishedDecember 7, 2021
Criminal JusticeLegalCriminal JusticeLegalJury Selection for Jussie Smollett’s Trial Set to Begin This WeekSmollett continues to maintain his innocence, pleading not guilty to all six charges of disorderly conduct.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedNovember 29, 2021
EntertainmentEntertainmentJussie Smollett Reappears to Promote His New MovieBut who knew he was producing and directing the film adaptation of 'B-Boy Blues'?ByKeith ReedPublishedNovember 22, 2021
Criminal JusticeLegalCriminal JusticeLegalJudge Denies Dismissal of Criminal Case for Empire Star Jussie SmollettJury selection for Smollett’s upcoming trial is set to begin November 29.ByShanelle GenaiPublishedOctober 18, 2021
NewsLegalNewsLegalYes, the Jussie Smollett Court Saga Is Still Going. Here's the LatestSmollett appeared at a court hearing on Wednesday in relation to the 2019 incident, but it was about retaining his…ByTonja Renée StidhumPublishedJuly 15, 2021
EntertainmentMoviesEntertainmentMoviesJussie Smollett Is Making His Feature Directorial Debut With B-Boy Blues; Casts Brandee Evans and LedisiDespite the legal rollercoaster he’s experienced over the past year, it looks like Jussie Smollett won’t be counted…ByTonja Renée StidhumPublishedOctober 23, 2020
NewsNewsJussie Smollett Interviewed for 1st Time in Nearly 2 Years, Says He Isn't Sure 'What Staying Quiet Has Really Done'The year 2020 is one for the books in terms of extra newsworthy events, so why not bring in the last few months by…ByTonja Renée StidhumPublishedSeptember 11, 2020